Brownsville eases drought restrictions after nearly three years as Rio Grande reservoir levels improve
The city moved from Drought Stage 2 to Stage 1 after combined conservation storage at Falcon and Amistad reservoirs climbed... Read more »
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July rains give Rio Grande a water boost, but the region isn’t out of the woods yet
Recent July rains added more than 232,000 acre-feet of water to Amistad and Falcon reservoirs, but both reservoirs remain well... Read more »
Reynosa wants to fight water pollution with eggshells
A Rotary-led initiative is working with schools, industry, and the city’s water and sewer utility to transform household waste into... Read more »
RGV Connect: How the water shortage is affecting the Rio Grande Valley
Water scarcity across the Rio Grande Valley has hit agriculture, enabled a drainage district to sell reclaimed rainwater, and encouraged... Read more »
Analysis: Texas’ water future depends on the Rio Grande — and it’s under pressure
An analysis from the North American Development Bank warns the Rio Grande faces mounting water challenges as it invests in... Read more »
Another severe drought could cost South Texas $2.8B and 11,500 jobs
State modeling shows how a single severe water shortage could ripple through farms, cities, utilities, and tax revenue across eight... Read more »
Why the Rio Grande Valley may create a new conservation district — and what it means for you
Drought, rising groundwater use, and limits on river supplies are prompting Valley leaders to consider a new conservation district —... Read more »
Trump threatens 5% tariffs on Mexico over water debt, raising stakes for Valley growers
The tariff warning adds economic stakes to a long-running water dispute, tightening the squeeze on Valley growers and a fragile... Read more »
Why McAllen is turning to a $180M desalination plant to protect its water supply
The project would treat brackish groundwater from the Gulf Coast Aquifer, adding up to 10 million gallons a day of... Read more »
The Valley relies heavily on the Rio Grande for its water — and that could spell challenges as South Texas grows
Most of South Texas’ water goes to agriculture, leaving cities, industries, and a growing population dependent on the Rio Grande... Read more »
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